To the city, Alessandra DeLuca is an untouchable force. As the fierce head of DeLuca Enterprises, she lives in a world of high-powered corporate moves, dark syndicate loyalty, and absolute control. She rules with ice in her veins, until Ellie steps into her life. Ellie is everything Alex never knew she needed: gentle, grounded, and fiercely protective of her two little twins. For the first time, Alex finds a sanctuary away from the shadows of her empire. She would move mountains, and tear down enemies, just to keep them safe. She was born to rule an empire. But she was made to protect her.